Vivaldi - Bajazet / D'Arcangelo, Daniels, Ciofi, Genaux, Mijanovic, Garanca, Europa Galante, Biondi [Includes Bonus DVD]

Vivaldi - Bajazet / D'Arcangelo, Daniels, Ciofi, Genaux, Mijanovic, Garanca, Europa Galante, Biondi [Includes Bonus DVD]

Vivaldi - Bajazet / D'Arcangelo, Daniels, Ciofi, Genaux, Mijanovic, Garanca, Europa Galante, Biondi [Includes Bonus DVD]
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Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
Conductor: Fabio Biondi
Orchestra: Europa Galante
Performer: David Daniels
Performer: Elina Garanca
Performer: Marijana Mijanovic
Performer: Vivica Genaux
Performer: Patrizia Ciofi
Performer: Ildebrando D'Arcangelo
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-05-10
Music Label: Virgin Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Allegro
  2. Andante Molto
  3. Allegro
  4. Recitativo: Prence Lo So: Vi Devo
  5. Aria: Del Destin Non Dee Lagnarsi
  6. Recitativo: Non Si Perda Di Vista
  7. Aria: Nasce Rosa Lusinghiera
  8. Recitativo: Principe, Or Ora I Greci
  9. Aria: In Si Torbida Procella
  10. Recitativo: Il Tartaro Ama Asteria
  11. Aria: Quel Ciglio Vezzosetto
  12. Recitativo: Or Si, Fiero Destino
  13. Aria: Vedeste Mai Sul Prato
  14. Recitativo: Non Ascolto Piu Nulla
  15. Aria: Amare Un'alma Ingrata
  16. Recitativo: Cosi La Sposa Il Tamerlano Accoglie?
  17. Aria: Qual Querriero In Campo Aramato
  18. Recitativo: E Bella Irene
  19. Aria: Non Ho Nel Sen Constanza
  20. Recitativo: Amico, Tengo Un Testimon Fedele
  21. Recitativo: Sarete Or Ostinato
  22. Aria: Anche Il Mar par Che Sommerga
  23. Recitativo: Gloria, Sdegno Ed Amore
  24. Aria: Stringi Le Mie Catene
Music CD 2
  1. Recitativo: Ah, Disperato Andronico!
  2. Aria: La Sorte Mia Spietata
  3. Recitativo: Signor, Vergine Illustre
  4. Aria: Cruda Sorte, Avverso Fato!
  5. Recitativo: Senti, Chiunque Tu Sia
  6. Aria: La Cervetta Timidetta
  7. Recitativo: Gran Cose Espone Asteria
  8. Aria: Sposa, Son Disprezzata
  9. Recitativo: Dov'e Mia Figlia, Andronico?
  10. Aria: Dov'e La Figla?
  11. Recitativo: Asteria, Siamo Al Soglio ...
  12. Quartetto: Si Crudel! Questo E L'amore
  13. Recitativo: Figlia, Siam Rei
  14. Aria: Veder Parmi, Or Che Nel Fondo
  15. Recitativo: Andronico, Il Mio Amore
  16. Aria: Barbaro Traditor
  17. Recitativo: Lascero Di Regnare
  18. Aria: Spesso Tra Vaghe Rose
  19. Recitativo: Eccoti, Bajazette
  20. Arioso: Verro Crudel, Spietato
  21. Recitativo: Signor, Fra Tante Cure
  22. Aria: Son Tortorella
  23. Recitativo: Signore, Bajazette
  24. Accompagnato: E Morto, Si, Tiranno
  25. Aria: Svena, Uccidi, Abbatti, Atterra
  26. Recitativo: Deh, Tu Cauto la Segui
  27. Coro: Coronata Di Gigli E Rose

Free Music Notes for Vivaldi - Bajazet / D'Arcangelo, Daniels, Ciofi, Genaux, Mijanovic, Garanca, Europa Galante, Biondi [Includes Bonus DVD]

Free Music Review: Stellar Cast in Peak Performance of Vivaldi's Opera
Hit: 5 Stars

This is a spectacular recording of an opera that has been given scant attention in the studio except by Cecilia Bartoli in her 1999 Vivaldi Album with her rendition of "Anch'il mar par che sommerga". Aside from Vivaldi aficionados, the 2 ½ hour opera tends to live in the shadow of Handel's masterful "Tamerlano", which tells the same story with even more dramatic arcs, and comparisons are inevitable. Vivaldi's work, however, is a "pasticcio", in which he composed all of Bajazet's arias but let other Neapolitan composers write most of everybody else's. The result is a series of wondrous arias that may sometimes over-accommodate the melodramatic storyline, but ironically it brings out the best in the world-class singers included here. In fact, I was so excited by the cast that I had ordered this disc directly from Amazon's subsidiary in France to take advantage of the month-earlier release date there.

The plot focuses on a psychological tug-of-war between Bajazet, the vanquished Ottoman sultan, and Tamerlano, the ego-driven Tartar conqueror. Others are ensnared in their orbit and become victims of their manipulative tactics. Having just seen the documentary, "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room", the plot machinations in "Bajazet" remind me of the shenanigans in any corporate executive suite, as it looks like Ken Lay and Tamerlano have much in common. However, in this piece, there is a comeuppance of sorts as Tamerlano reaches an epiphany rather quickly at the end but not before Bajazet commits suicide. Such a masochistic moment of dark victory would have been lost in lesser hands, but fortunately the extraordinary countertenor David Daniels plays Tamerlano in this recording with elegant fury. In impeccable voice, Daniels makes the most of his four arias, the best of which is "Barbaro Traditor", where he spews his venom at Bajazet in Act III. He is especially expert on the numerous recitatives that tie the narrative together never losing sight of his character's motivations. Bass-baritone Ildebrando D'Arcangelo is not quite in Daniels' league when it comes to dramatic interpretation, but he has a strong voice and makes an effective adversary.

There are three stunning mezzo-sopranos in the cast, and each has impressive coloraturas that complement their characters. Vivica Genaux plays the much-maligned Irene battered by the manipulative actions of the two rulers. She has a beautiful aria toward the end of Act I, "Qual guerriero in campo armato," and a haunting one in Act II, "Sposa, son disprezzata." As Bajazet's daughter Asteria, Marijana Mijanovic has the rich timbre of a countertenor, similar to Bejun Mehta in tone, which she uses to great effect in her peak aria in Act II, "La cervetta timidetta." In the pants role of Andronicus, Elina Garanca does a nice job on her Act III aria, "Spesson tra vaghe rose," though of the three, she is probably the least compelling dramatically. Soprano Patrizia Ciofi doesn't have as much to do here as Idapse, but she has two grand arias earlier in the story. Worth mentioning is a wonderful albeit too brief quartetto with Genaux, Mijanovic, D'Achangelo and Daniels at the end of Act II, always a treat to hear such fine voices intertwine with one another. The performance is led by the always wonderful Fabio Biondi, and his ensemble Europa Galante plays beautifully on period instruments.

Virgin Classics has put together an excellent package for this recording, which includes two audio CDs; a comprehensive booklet that contains the plot synopsis, relevant essays and the complete libretto in three languages; and a half-hour DVD showing each of the six soloists recording an aria with Biondi and his orchestra. The booklet is most educational in providing the historical background, though in the essay on the "The Missing Arias", I was confused by the statement that three of the arias performed are replacements for the original compositions, yet they still contain Vivaldi's text. The DVD is a wonderful extra and a great sampler of the stellar cast in solo turns in the studio. All reveal quite a bit of body language in their performances, which indicated how much they get into character when singing even in their street clothes. Some are more camera-savvy than others, as you will witness some individual gesticulations that would be less tolerable on a public stage. I only wish they included interviews or even some camera-ready scholar to discuss the work itself. Regardless, what a treat it is to have a visual accompaniment to the masterful performance recorded here. Strongly recommended.
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Vivaldi - Bajazet / D'Arcangelo, Daniels, Ciofi, Genaux, Mijanovic, Garanca, Europa Galante, Biondi [Includes Bonus DVD] Poster

This stunner of an opera involves the proud sultan Bajazet (bass) and his battle with his bloodthirsty rival-tyrant Tamerlane (counter-tenor). More than 50 operas were composed on the subject. Here Vivaldi has composed all the recitatives and marvelous arias for the dignified, fine characters and used arias by other composers--Hasse, Giacomelli, Carlo Broschi--for Tamerlano and the nasties. The music is energetic and virtuosic throughout. Fabio Biondi leads Europa Galante and soloists with urgent, theatrical precision, making the story come to life. The singing could not be better: Ildebrando d'Arcangelo is a remarkably sympathetic Bajazet, singing with fluency and power; David Daniels amazes as Tamerlano; Marijana Mijanovic sings the role of Asteria (Bajazet's daughter) with love and precision; and Viveca Genaux dazzles with her perfect coloratura as Irene. This is a treasure trove of singing, and a bonus DVD allows us to see/hear the performers in rehearsal. Highly recommended. --Robert Levine

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